Posts in category Business Management

Is your lawn and landscaping business fully insured? When it comes to protecting your business with the right insurance, it’s essential that you make wise ...

On LawnSite.com, the online discussion forum, (and part of the Turf family) a participant asked last fall: “I’m looking for advice on hourly rates for …

On LawnSite.com, the online discussion forum, (and part of the Turf family) a participant asked: “How much debt do you think is OK? The first …

Every design/build project is unique, but there are always common denominators. These are the elements that landscape contractors providing this service should have precise workflows …

Unless you have heirs who want to take over your landscape business, you may eventually want to sell. In that case, your goal should be …

Thinking about buying a franchise? Then you’re probably facing a lot of questions. When is the right timing? Is it the best path? You want …

When landscape company and lawn maintenance work crews drive service vehicles from job to job throughout the day, how much can unauthorized long lunches, side …

There is one area of workforce development in which nearly every manager I’ve encountered is lacking. Certainly, many managers need to give more frequent and …

For most contractors, maintenance of hardscapes is something that is avoided altogether or just foreign to many installers. But for the customer, most hardscapes done ...

Spring mowing season is here and whether you’re just starting to build a fleet or in the process of replacing aging equipment, there are more ...

Here’s what members of the on-line forum, Lawnsite.com, had to say when asked if they are able to offer their workers off-season employment. (Posts have …

For a lot of lawn and landscaping companies, the off-season poses a unique set of challenges when it comes to staffing. Being a seasonal business, …

There are many financing options for professional landscapers, and it can become overwhelming when trying to select the best option for your business. When considering …

How do you stand out from your competitors? Why should a homeowner call you before they call the other lawn and landscape maintenance company down …